approval

1[uncountable]the feeling that someone or something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of someone or somethingShe desperately wanted to win her father's approval.Do the plans meet with your approval?Several people nodded in approval.oppositedisapproval

2[uncountable,countable]agreement to, or permission for something, especially a plan or requestThe plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval.congressional/government approvalSenior management has given its seal of approval(= formal approval) to the plans.I can't agree to anything without my partner's approval.planning approvalsThe proposal is subject to approval by the shareholders (= they need to agree to it).approval (for something) (from somebody)They required/received approval for the proposal from the shareholders.

3[uncountable]if you buy goods, or if goods are sold, on approval, you can use them for a time without paying, until you decide if you want to buy them or not